Shuttle XPC SZ170R8 V2: Small but Powerful

Compact, efficient and incredibly powerful if you spring for the right parts, the Shuttle XPS SZ170R8 V2 has a lot going for it. The small form factor of the motherboard does not take away from its power. Even better is its capability as a portable machine.

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ASUS has launched its newest Ultrabook, adding a new 15.6-inch touch-enabled notebook to their growing profile, the VivoBook S551. Powered by the latest Intel 4th Generation Haswell Core microprocessor that gives enough juice to power through every CPU related application, this Ultrabook doesn’t compromise when it comes to graphics either, with a mobile Nvidia GT 740M balancing well between power, performance and a low heat dissipation (necessary for thin Ultrabooks).

We don’t quite get what ASUS is playing at, adding a discrete GPU to a 15.6-inch large display with a paltry resolution of 1366 x 768 (at a age when 5-inch smartphones pack a 1080p display) when the Intel HD 4k IGP should be more than enough for most tasks.

The VivoBook S551 comes with Windows 8, a touch-driven OS, whose potential can be fully realised by the users thanks to the touch-enabled display on this Ultrabook. Thanks to the new 22nm microprocessor, a power-efficient 28nm GPU and ASUS power management features, this 22.5mm thick, 2.4 KG weight device can easily last 6 hours of average usage that includes Office, browsing, etc.

No further word on pricing and availability as of yet, but we fully the Ultrabook to be available very soon and for an attractive, perhaps sub-$999 price tag.